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LG 27GP850 Review: Faster, Clearer, Better

FEATURE By Tim Schiesser, May 11, 2021, 5:18 AM TechSpot Electronics

The LG 27GP850 is the true successor to the 27GL850, one of the most popular 1440p IPS gaming monitors of the last few years. The substantial update shows how LG aims to retake the performance throne.

Security The Web

DarkSide was responsible for Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, promises to pick targets more carefully in the future

The hacker group claims it never wanted to cause "problems for society"

By Adrian Potoroaca, May 10, 2021, 7:06 PM 9 comments

Hardware

Modder proves that the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti supports 22GB of GDDR6 memory

That's double the card's default amount of GDDR6 memory

By Joao Silva, May 10, 2021, 5:53 PM

The Web

44 state Attorneys General are pressuring Facebook to cancel its 'Instagram for kids' project

Citing mental health and safety risks

By Cohen Coberly, May 10, 2021, 5:23 PM

Industry Apple

Apple files 'adverse credibility finding' against Xbox VP's testimony

Microsoft 'intentionally withheld' supporting evidence

By Cal Jeffrey, May 10, 2021, 2:57 PM

Car Tech

Ford is bringing back the F-150 Lightning as an all-electric pickup

Tesla's Cybertruck, the GM Hummer EV or the F-150 Lightning?

By Shawn Knight, May 10, 2021, 2:11 PM

Software

Microsoft removes problematic AMD driver that was causing BSODs on Windows 10 PCs

A few ways to roll back and get going

By Joao Silva, May 10, 2021, 1:23 PM 24 comments

Apple Industry

Apple invests an additional $45 million into precision glass maker Corning

Apple has invested nearly $500 million into Corning over the past four years

By Shawn Knight, May 10, 2021, 12:42 PM

Hardware Apple

Apple's in-house custom 5G modems might arrive in 2023 iPhones

Ming-Chi Kuo agrees with Barclay's prediction of Apple-made 5G silicon in two years 'at the earliest'

By Cal Jeffrey, May 10, 2021, 11:29 AM

Tech Deals Gaming

Razer PC gaming accessories are up to 25 percent off at Best Buy for a limited time

Spend more, save more

By Shawn Knight, May 10, 2021, 11:08 AM

Industry Mobile

Facebook Messenger now boasts over 5 billion downloads, only the third non-Google app to pass the milestone

The other two are also from Facebook

By Rob Thubron, May 10, 2021, 10:21 AM

Tech Culture

Dogecoin dips following Elon Musk's appearance on Saturday Night Live

Volatile crypto is volatile

By Shawn Knight, May 10, 2021, 9:47 AM 7 comments

Mobile

WhatsApp won't delete accounts that refuse to sign Facebook data-sharing policy, but they will be severely restricted

Non-signers' accounts will eventually be all but useless

By Rob Thubron, May 10, 2021, 8:16 AM 13 comments

Mobile

Xiaomi patent reveals an under-display rotating camera for selfies and rear-facing photography

Xiaomi is yet to release a mass produced phone with a normal under-display camera

By Humza Aamir, May 10, 2021, 7:45 AM

Industry Gaming

Sony warns that PlayStation 5 shortages are expected to continue throughout 2022

*Sigh*

By Rob Thubron, May 10, 2021, 7:10 AM 19 comments

Ripping and Tearing: 27 Years of Doom

FEATURE By Rob Thubron, May 10, 2021, 6:12 AM TechSpot

Doom is rightly considered the granddaddy of the FPS genre, a claim few games can make. Let's look at each memorable entry in the Doom series from development to reception.